Intent Note vs HabitCore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Intent Note
Capture thoughts and intentions quickly with a focus on what matters. This app helps you avoid distractions by setting intentions before device use and offers instant note-taking with smart tagging and review features. It provides a calm, private experience designed to help you remember why you're using your device.
- Set intentions before device usage
- Instant, keyboard-free note-taking
- Smart tagging and search operators
- Calendar-aware agenda and natural language creation
- Review sessions with a reels-like interface
- Lock screen widgets for intentions and notes
- Daily streak building for intentions
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- Set an intention, capture notes fast, and gently review what matters. - Intent Note is perfect for those who want to retain meaningful information fast without being overwhelmed by unnecessary info cluttered in most note-taking and to-do apps. Set an intention before you scroll—capture notes fast and review them when it matters. Intent Note pairs one‑tap digital and off-screen intentions with focus‑friendly widgets and a calendar‑aware agenda so you remember why you picked up your phone—and put it down sooner. Features & Benefits - Set an intention before device usage. Wanted to just check your email? Take a moment to declare that and avoid autopilot behavior afterwards. - Intentions can also be goals that are obtainable but also slightly challenging. Afterwards, log what you noticed and use it as motivation during the next intention. - Instant notes: Launch to autofocus; press Return to save—no keyboard flicker. - Smart tagging & search: Inline #tags, auto date; operators #tag, @date, ! star. - Filters that fit your day: All, Today, Starred, and sort by Tags! - Review Session: Scroll through favorited notes in a reels-like fashion! - Calendar‑aware agenda: “In 2h” and “tomorrow 9a” labels; natural‑language create. - Helpful summaries: Choose when to receive a summary of the day ahead and what to look forward to tomorrow! - Widgets: Lock Screen widgets for Intentions and one note of your choosing! - Delightfully calm: Liquid‑glass cards on device running iOS 26, soft haptics, subtle animations on note review completion - Streaks: Build a daily streak for Intentions with a 1×/week skip grace. - Controls that respect you: Summary time, streak grace, review cadence, optional iCloud sync, toggle. Trust & Privacy - Private by design: No ads. - Minimal analytics: Opt‑in only; collects a small set of non‑identifying events to improve experience to capitalize on user-favorite features. Requirements & Permissions - Requires iOS 17 or later. - Optional: Calendar access for agenda and event creation; notifications for summaries and reminders. Download Intent Note, set your first Intention, and capture your next thought in seconds! Terms of Use: https://quixoteapps.github.io/intentnote-site/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://quixoteapps.github.io/intentnote-site/privacy/
HabitCore
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HabitCore — Calm, private habit tracking that stays on your phone HabitCore is a focused, no-account habit tracker built for real everyday consistency. Log your progress, see your history at a glance, and stay organized — all without cloud sign-ups or sending your data to servers. Your habits, completions, schedules, and backups remain fully on your device. START SIMPLE, BUILD LASTING CONSISTENCY • Flexible habit rules: daily, weekly, custom weekdays, or monthly patterns • Target counts (e.g. drink 8 glasses of water daily) • Customize with colors, categories, and icons for quick recognition • Clean home screen with “Due Today” focus and simple reordering SEE PROGRESS, NOT NOISE • Beautiful per-habit year heatmap to spot patterns and streaks • Weekly view for planning and editing completions across days • Tap to log or correct counts when life doesn’t fit a checkbox • Calm light or dark theme designed for daily use GENTLE REMINDERS THAT RESPECT YOUR DAY • Local notifications scheduled directly on your device • Free daily reminder slots included • Premium unlocks smarter scheduling — Classic (9am / 1pm / 7pm), Quiet, Balanced, or Aggressive — plus per-habit timing, priority & streak protection YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL • Easy JSON export/import via Files, AirDrop, or Mail • Optional local profile name and photo • Home Screen widgets that keep all data private on your device HABITCORE PREMIUM Core tracking, heatmaps, weekly planning, and backups stay free forever (up to 6 habits). Premium is for power users: unlimited habits, smarter reminders, and deeper insights: • Unlimited habits • Smart reminders (Classic, Quiet, Balanced, Aggressive) • Detailed per-habit statistics and analytics screen • Trend charts (7, 30, 90 days + full history) with moving averages • Due-day streaks, consistency insights, and summary metrics • Full icon library when editing habits SUBSCRIPTION & PURCHASE INFORMATION HabitCore Premium is available as auto-renewable subscriptions and, where offered, a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices may vary by region and are always shown in the app before you confirm payment. • HabitCore Premium Monthly — 1 month, auto-renewable subscription — $2.99 USD/month • HabitCore Premium Yearly — 1 year, auto-renewable subscription — $29.99 USD/year • HabitCore Premium Lifetime — one-time purchase (does not auto-renew) — $49.99 USD Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions after purchase. Restore purchases is available on the in-app Paywall. PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST • Truly local-first — we do not store your habit database on any server • Optional crash reporting (off by default) • Optional limited Premium sync (never includes your habit content) • We never sell your data to advertisers LEGAL Terms of Use (EULA): https://adrimas.com/habitcore/terms Privacy Policy: https://adrimas.com/habitcore/privacy If you download HabitCore from the Apple App Store, your use of the app is also subject to Apple’s Licensed Application End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ HabitCore is not medical, health, or professional advice. It’s a simple, private tool to help you build routines and review your own patterns. Show up today. Small wins compound over time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: HabitCore at 3 against Intent Note's 1. HabitCore also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Intent Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and HabitCore sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Intent Note ships an update every 2 weeks, HabitCore fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Intent Note | HabitCore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dominick Gonzalez | Lik To Chan |
In-app purchases
Intent Note
- Intent Note Pro$4.991 Month
- Lifetime Unlock$49.99
HabitCore
- HabitCore monthly plan$2.991 Month
- HabitCore Premium Yearly plan$29.991 Year
- HabitCore Premium Lifetime$49.99









